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By Frank Nunns O’Connell, CNN (CNN) — Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has become the sport’s first ever billionaire player following a contract he signed with Al Nassr earlier this year, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Although the former Real Madrid, Manchester United and Juventus star – now in the latter stages of his

By Julia Andersen, CNN (CNN) — The NFL has fined Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones $250,000 for making an obscene gesture which Jones said was “inadvertent” and meant to be a thumbs up at MetLife Stadium following a game against the New York Jets on Sunday. The news was first reported by NFL Network Insider

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Imagine this: every day, you wake up in a motorhome in an unfamiliar part of the country in the early hours of the morning, and after cramming down as much oatmeal as can muster, you start on the day’s adventure – cycling the equivalent of a grueling Tour de

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — University of Colorado Buffaloes football head coach Deion Sanders said he expects a quick return to the sidelines following his announcement of more scheduled surgery on Tuesday. The 58-year-old, who underwent a life-saving bladder cancer operation earlier this year, revealed after the Buffaloes’ loss against Texas Christian University on

By Ben Church, Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — In April, former Louisiana State University (LSU) prospect Kyren Lacy died from an apparent “self-inflicted gunshot wound” following a police pursuit in Texas, according to local authorities. The incident came days before Lacy was due in court after being charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless

CNN By Ben Church, Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — In April, former Louisiana State University (LSU) prospect Kyren Lacy died from an apparent “self-inflicted gunshot wound” following a police pursuit in Texas, according to local authorities. The incident came days before Lacy was due in court after being charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Observers from around the country tuned into Monday’s news conference featuring the Marion County, Indiana, prosecutor and the Indianapolis police chief interested to hear more about the bizarre incident involving former NFL quarterback and current analyst Mark Sanchez. What they also got was an argument in defense of downtown

CNN By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Observers from around the country tuned into Monday’s news conference featuring the Marion County, Indiana, prosecutor and the Indianapolis police chief interested to hear more about the bizarre incident involving former NFL quarterback and current analyst Mark Sanchez. What they also got was an argument in defense of

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — A “goofy” late touchdown from quarterback Trevor Lawrence inflicted the latest painful blow to the Kansas City Chiefs as the Jacksonville Jaguars won a 31-28 thriller on Monday Night Football. With just 30 seconds on the clock, Lawrence looked to have blundered when he stumbled to the ground not

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Former NFL quarterback and current analyst Mark Sanchez is facing a felony charge for his role in an altercation that led to the former New York Jet being stabbed early Saturday morning. Marion County, Indiana, prosecutor Ryan Mears said Monday that further investigation by police led to the more

By Frank Nunns O’Connell, CNN (CNN) — Two-time grand slam finalist Amanda Anisimova claimed the China Open women’s title on Sunday with a 6-0, 2-6, 6-2 win over Czech player Linda Nosková. Anisimova, runner-up at Wimbledon and the US Open in 2025, claimed victory in Beijing despite Nosková posing a significant challenge in the second

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The Philadelphia Eagles and the Buffalo Bills were the only two unbeaten teams this season heading into Week 5 but both saw their unbeaten records on the season end on a weekend of upsets in the NFL. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Ravens had another day to forget after being pummeled

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Former England rugby captain and World Cup winner Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with motor neuron disease, he announced on Monday. The 47-year-old, who was part of England’s 2003 Rugby World Cup winning team, learnt of his diagnosis two weeks ago, he told the BBC while sitting alongside his

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Jackie Young and A’ja Wilson proved to be too much to handle for the Phoenix Mercury as the duo led the Las Vegas Aces to a 91-78 victory in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals. Two days ago, Game 1 was a thrilling back-and-forth affair, but Sunday at the

By Frank Nunns O’Connell, CNN Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London (CNN) — Minnesota wide receiver Jordan Addison scored a late touchdown, as the Vikings beat the Cleveland Browns 21-17 to open the NFL’s (National Football League) 2025 London series. Although the crowd was overwhelmingly Vikings dominant, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was a sea of colors from

CNN By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Observers from around the country tuned into Monday’s news conference featuring the Marion County, Indiana, prosecutor and the Indianapolis police chief interested to hear more about the bizarre incident involving former NFL quarterback and current analyst Mark Sanchez. What they also got was an argument in defense of

WISH, DARREN LAUGHLIN, MARION COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, CNN By Kevin Dotson, Jamie Barton, Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is in stable condition after he was apparently stabbed early Saturday. He is now under arrest for his role in the incident that led to his injury. Sanchez was in Indianapolis to

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — George Russell led the Singapore Grand Prix from start to finish on Sunday, taking his second win of the season by coasting clear of the frantic competition for places behind him. Among those battling for the podium were the McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri who secured

By Jamie Barton, Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Batters try all sorts to get themselves right when they’re having a bad day at the plate. Some go and splash some water on their face. Others offer up a prayer. Shohei Ohtani found a simple solution in his playoff pitching debut on Saturday night: why not

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — There are not many world records in sports which last for more than 23 years. Then again, there are not many records you look at and think “Where did someone even get the idea to do that?” On Friday, one of those bizarre records fell when cyclist and social